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Marvell Technology, Inc. Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
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Q1 Net Revenue: $1.161 billion, declined by (12)% year-on-yearQ1 Gross Margin: 45.5% GAAP gross margin; 62.4% non-GAAP gross marginQ1 Diluted income (loss) per share: $(0.25) GAAP diluted loss per share; $0.24 non-GAAP diluted income per share
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $1.161 billion, $11.0 million above the mid-point of the Company’s guidance provided on March 7, 2024. GAAP net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $(215.6) million, or $(0.25) per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $206.7 million, or $0.24 per diluted share. Cash flow from operations for the first quarter was $324.5 million.
“Marvell delivered first quarter fiscal 2025 revenue of $1.161 billion, above the mid-point of guidance, driven by stronger than forecasted demand from AI. Our data center revenue grew 87% year over year, with the start of a ramp in our custom AI programs complementing our substantial base of electro-optics revenue,” said Matt Murphy, Marvell’s Chairman and CEO. “For the second quarter of fiscal 2025, we are guiding an 8% sequential increase in revenue at the mid-point, fueled by ramping custom AI silicon. We see a favorable setup for the second half of this fiscal year, driven by continued growth in data center and the beginning of a recovery in enterprise networking and carrier infrastructure.”
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025 Financial Outlook
Net revenue is expected to be $1.250 billion +/- 5%.GAAP gross margin is expected to be approximately 46.2%.Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be approximately 62.0%.GAAP operating expenses are expected to be approximately $688 million.Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be approximately $455 million.Basic weighted-average shares outstanding are expected to be 867 million.Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are expected to be 877 million.GAAP diluted loss per share is expected to be $(0.20) +/- $0.05 per share.Non-GAAP diluted income per share is expected to be $0.29 +/- $0.05 per share.
GAAP diluted EPS is calculated using basic weighted-average shares outstanding when there is a GAAP net loss, and calculated using diluted weighted-average shares outstanding when there is a GAAP net income. Non-GAAP diluted EPS is calculated using diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.
Conference Call
Marvell will conduct a conference call on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. Interested parties may join the conference call without operator assistance by registering and entering their phone number at https://emportal.ink/4dgLjlZ to receive an instant automated call back. To join the call with operator assistance, please dial 1-800-836-8184 or 1-646-357-8785. The call will be webcast and can be accessed at the Marvell Investor Relations website at http://investor.marvell.com/. A replay of the call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or 1-646-517-4150, passcode 60615# until Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the effect of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of the inventory fair value adjustment associated with acquisitions, amortization of acquired intangible assets, acquisition and divestiture-related costs, restructuring and other related charges (including, but not limited to, asset impairment charges, employee severance costs, and facilities related charges), resolution of legal matters, and certain expenses and benefits that are driven primarily by discrete events that management does not consider to be directly related to Marvell’s core business. Although Marvell excludes the amortization of all acquired intangible assets from these non-GAAP financial measures, management believes that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets were recorded as part of purchase price accounting arising from acquisitions, and that such amortization of intangible assets that relate to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Investors should note that the use of intangible assets contributed to Marvell’s revenues earned during the periods presented and are expected to contribute to Marvell’s future period revenues as well.
Marvell uses a non-GAAP tax rate to compute the non-GAAP tax provision. This non-GAAP tax rate is based on Marvell’s estimated annual GAAP income tax forecast, adjusted to account for items excluded from Marvell’s non-GAAP income, as well as the effects of significant non-recurring and period specific tax items which vary in size and frequency, and excludes tax deductions and benefits from acquired tax loss and credit carryforwards and changes in valuation allowance on acquired deferred tax assets. Marvell’s non-GAAP tax rate is determined on an annual basis and may be adjusted during the year to take into account events that may materially affect the non-GAAP tax rate such as tax law changes; acquisitions; significant changes in Marvell’s geographic mix of revenue and expenses; or changes to Marvell’s corporate structure. For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, a non-GAAP tax rate of 7.0% has been applied to the non-GAAP financial results.
Marvell believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to Marvell’s financial condition and results of operations. While Marvell uses non-GAAP financial measures as a tool to enhance its understanding of certain aspects of its financial performance, Marvell does not consider these measures to be a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Consistent with this approach, Marvell believes that disclosing non-GAAP financial measures to the readers of its financial statements provides such readers with useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP financial measures, allows for greater transparency in the review of its financial and operational performance.
Externally, management believes that investors may find Marvell’s non-GAAP financial measures useful in their assessment of Marvell’s operating performance and the valuation of Marvell. Internally, Marvell’s non-GAAP financial measures are used in the following areas:
Management’s evaluation of Marvell’s operating performance;Management’s establishment of internal operating budgets;Management’s performance comparisons with internal forecasts and targeted business models; andManagement’s determination of the achievement and measurement of certain performance-based equity awards (adjustments may vary from award to award).
Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the costs associated with the operations of Marvell’s business as determined in accordance with GAAP. As a result, you should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of Marvell’s results as reported under GAAP. The exclusion of the above items from our GAAP financial metrics does not necessarily mean that these costs are unusual or infrequent.
Forward-Looking Statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “targets,” “may,” “can,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, the statements describing our financial outlook and future period revenues. These statements are not guarantees of results and should not be considered as an indication of future activity or future performance. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: risks related to changes in general macroeconomic conditions, or expectations of such conditions, such as high or rising interest rates, macroeconomic slowdowns, recessions, inflation, and stagflation; risks related to our ability to estimate customer demand and future sales accurately; our ability to define, design, develop and market products for the Cloud, 5G markets, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) markets; risks related to higher inventory levels; risks related to cancellations, rescheduling or deferrals of significant customer orders or shipments, as well as the ability of our customers to manage inventory; our dependence on a small number of customers;the risk of downturns in the semiconductor industry or our customer end markets; the impact of international conflict (such as the current armed conflicts in the Ukraine and in Israel and the Gaza Strip) and economic volatility in either domestic or foreign markets including risks related to trade conflicts or tensions, regulations, and tariffs, including but not limited to, trade restrictions imposed on our Chinese customers; our ability to retain and hire key personnel; our ability to limit costs related to defective products; risks related to our debt obligations; risks related to the rapid growth of the Company; delays or increased costs related to completing the design, development, production and introduction of our new products due to a variety of issues, including supply chain cross-dependencies, dependencies on EDA and similar tools, dependencies on the use of third-party, business partner or customer intellectual property, collaboration and synchronization requirements with business partners and customers, requirements to establish new manufacturing, testing, assembly and packing processes, and other issues; our reliance on our manufacturing partners for the manufacture, assembly, testing and packaging of our products; risks related to the ASIC business model which requires us to use third-party IP including the risk that we may lose business or experience reputational harm if third parties, including customers, lose confidence in our ability to protect their IP rights; the risks associated with manufacturing and selling products and customers’ products outside of the United States; our ability to secure design wins from our customers and prospective customers; our ability to complete and realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisitions, divestitures and investments; decreases in gross margin and results of operations in the future due to a number of factors, including high or increasing interest rates and volatility in foreign exchange rates; severe financial hardship or bankruptcy of one or more of our major customers; our ability to realize the expected benefits from restructuring activities; the effects of transitioning to smaller geometry process technologies; risks related to use of a hybrid work model; the impact of any change in the income tax laws in jurisdictions where we operate and the loss of any beneficial tax treatment that we currently enjoy; the outcome of pending or future litigation and legal and regulatory proceedings; risk related to our Sustainability program; the impact and costs associated with changes in international financial and regulatory conditions; our ability and the ability of our customers to successfully compete in the markets in which we serve; our ability and our customers’ ability to develop new and enhanced products and the adoption of those products in the market; supply chain disruptions or component shortages that may impact the production of our products including our kitting process or may impact the price of components which in turn may impact our margins on any impacted products and any constrained availability from other electronic suppliers impacting our customers’ ability to ship their products, which in turn may adversely impact our sales to those customers; our ability to scale our operations in response to changes in demand for existing or new products and services; risks associated with acquisition and consolidation activity in the semiconductor industry, including any consolidation of our manufacturing partners; our ability to protect our intellectual property; risks related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (or future pandemics) which have impacted, and for which lingering effects may continue to impact our business, employees and operations, the transportation and manufacturing of our products, and the operations of our customers, distributors, vendors, suppliers, and partners; our maintenance of an effective system of internal controls; financial institution instability; and other risks detailed in our SEC filings from time to time. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect our business described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other documents filed by us from time to time with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and we assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Marvell
To deliver the data infrastructure technology that connects the world, we’re building solutions on the most powerful foundation: our partnerships with our customers. Trusted by the world’s leading technology companies for over 25 years, we move, store, process and secure the world’s data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers’ current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we’re ultimately changing the way tomorrow’s enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform—for the better.
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Marvell Technology, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
May 4,
2024
February 3,
2024
April 29,
2023
Net revenue
$ 1,160.9
$ 1,426.5
$ 1,321.7
Cost of goods sold
633.1
762.4
764.5
Gross profit
527.8
664.1
557.2
Operating expenses:
Research and development
476.1
459.6
480.7
Selling, general and administrative
199.9
212.0
199.0
Restructuring related charges
4.1
25.8
59.9
Total operating expenses
680.1
697.4
739.6
Operating loss
(152.3)
(33.3)
(182.4)
Interest expense
(48.8)
(52.6)
(52.7)
Interest income and other, net
3.3
(1.4)
2.8
Interest and other loss, net
(45.5)
(54.0)
(49.9)
Loss before income taxes
(197.8)
(87.3)
(232.3)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
17.8
305.4
(63.4)
Net loss
$ (215.6)
$ (392.7)
$ (168.9)
Net loss per share — basic
$ (0.25)
$ (0.45)
$ (0.20)
Net loss per share — diluted
$ (0.25)
$ (0.45)
$ (0.20)
Weighted-average shares:
Basic
865.0
864.7
856.7
Diluted
865.0
864.7
856.7
Marvell Technology, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(In millions)
May 4,
2024
February 3,
2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 847.7
$ 950.8
Accounts receivable, net
881.9
1,121.6
Inventories
826.4
864.4
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
91.7
125.9
Total current assets
2,647.7
3,062.7
Property and equipment, net
758.0
756.0
Goodwill
11,586.9
11,586.9
Acquired intangible assets, net
3,739.2
4,004.1
Deferred tax assets
327.0
311.9
Other non-current assets
1,432.2
1,506.9
Total assets
$ 20,491.0
$ 21,228.5
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 320.9
$ 411.3
Accrued liabilities
861.0
1,032.9
Accrued employee compensation
167.5
262.7
Short-term debt
118.3
107.3
Total current liabilities
1,467.7
1,814.2
Long-term debt
4,027.6
4,058.6
Other non-current liabilities
517.0
524.3
Total liabilities
6,012.3
6,397.1
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock
1.7
1.7
Additional paid-in capital
14,760.7
14,845.3
Accumulated other comprehensive income
0.4
1.1
Accumulated deficit
(284.1)
(16.7)
Total stockholders’ equity
14,478.7
14,831.4
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 20,491.0
$ 21,228.5
Marvell Technology, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
May 4,
2024
April 29,
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
$ (215.6)
$ (168.9)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
72.6
78.4
Stock-based compensation
136.5
143.2
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
264.9
270.0
Restructuring related impairment charges
0.7
10.1
Deferred income taxes
(22.2)
(139.1)
Other expense, net
21.8
12.8
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
239.7
191.3
Prepaid expenses and other assets
85.8
7.9
Inventories
38.8
41.2
Accounts payable
(58.3)
(104.8)
Accrued employee compensation
(92.2)
(60.1)
Accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities
(148.0)
(73.6)
Net cash provided by operating activities
324.5
208.4
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of technology licenses
(0.5)
(2.8)
Purchases of property and equipment
(91.5)
(99.8)
Other, net
(9.9)
(0.1)
Net cash used in investing activities
(101.9)
(102.7)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchases of common stock
(150.0)
—
Proceeds from employee stock plans
2.3
7.5
Tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for net share settlement
(74.1)
(72.6)
Dividend payments to stockholders
(51.8)
(51.4)
Payments on technology license obligations
(30.2)
(50.0)
Proceeds from borrowings
—
200.0
Principal payments of debt
(21.9)
(21.9)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(325.7)
11.6
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(103.1)
117.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
950.8
911.0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$ 847.7
$ 1,028.3
Marvell Technology, Inc.
Reconciliations from GAAP to Non-GAAP (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
May 4,
2024
February 3,
2024
April 29,
2023
GAAP gross profit
$ 527.8
$ 664.1
$ 557.2
Special items:
Stock-based compensation
9.7
10.4
12.0
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
180.5
194.3
183.7
Other cost of goods sold (a)
6.0
42.3
39.6
Total special items
196.2
247.0
235.3
Non-GAAP gross profit
$ 724.0
$ 911.1
$ 792.5
GAAP gross margin
45.5 %
46.6 %
42.2 %
Stock-based compensation
0.8 %
0.7 %
0.9 %
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
15.5 %
13.6 %
13.9 %
Other cost of goods sold (a)
0.6 %
3.0 %
3.0 %
Non-GAAP gross margin
62.4 %
63.9 %
60.0 %
Total GAAP operating expenses
$ 680.1
$ 697.4
$ 739.6
Special items:
Stock-based compensation
(126.8)
(144.9)
(131.2)
Restructuring related charges (b)
(4.1)
(25.8)
(59.9)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
(84.4)
(92.0)
(86.3)
Other (c)
(11.0)
(6.2)
(3.6)
Total special items
(226.3)
(268.9)
(281.0)
Total non-GAAP operating expenses
$ 453.8
$ 428.5
$ 458.6
GAAP operating margin
(13.1) %
(2.3) %
(13.8) %
Other cost of goods sold (a)
0.5 %
3.0 %
3.0 %
Stock-based compensation
11.8 %
10.9 %
10.8 %
Restructuring related charges (b)
0.4 %
1.8 %
4.5 %
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
22.8 %
20.1 %
20.4 %
Other (c)
0.9 %
0.3 %
0.3 %
Non-GAAP operating margin
23.3 %
33.8 %
25.2 %
GAAP interest and other loss, net
$ (45.5)
$ (54.0)
$ (49.9)
Special items:
Other (c)
(2.4)
(1.3)
0.1
Total special items
(2.4)
(1.3)
0.1
Total non-GAAP interest and other loss, net
$ (47.9)
$ (55.3)
$ (49.8)
GAAP net loss
$ (215.6)
$ (392.7)
$ (168.9)
Special items:
Other cost of goods sold (a)
6.0
42.3
39.6
Stock-based compensation
136.5
155.3
143.2
Restructuring related charges (b)
4.1
25.8
59.9
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
264.9
286.3
270.0
Other (c)
8.6
4.9
3.7
Pre-tax total special items
420.1
514.6
516.4
Other income tax effects and adjustments (d)
2.2
279.7
(83.3)
Non-GAAP net income
$ 206.7
$ 401.6
$ 264.2
GAAP weighted-average shares — basic
865.0
864.7
856.7
GAAP weighted-average shares — diluted
865.0
864.7
856.7
Non-GAAP weighted-average shares — diluted (e)
876.0
873.9
861.2
GAAP diluted net loss per share
$ (0.25)
$ (0.45)
$ (0.20)
Non-GAAP diluted net income per share
$ 0.24
$ 0.46
$ 0.31
(a)
Other cost of goods sold includes charges for an intellectual property licensing claim, product claim related
matters that were fully resolved in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, and acquisition integration related
inventory costs.
(b)
Restructuring and other related items include employee severance costs, asset impairment charges,
facilities related charges, and other.
(c)
Other costs included in operating expenses and other income, net include charges for an intellectual
property matter, net gains on investments, and asset acquisition related costs.
(d)
Other income tax effects and adjustments relate to tax provision based on a non-GAAP income tax rate of
7.0% for the three months ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023. Other income tax effects and
adjustments relate to tax provision based on a non-GAAP income tax rate of 6.0% for the three months
ended February 3, 2024. In the three months ended February 3, 2024, we excluded $289 million of non-
recurring income tax expense.
(e)
Non-GAAP diluted weighted-average shares differs from GAAP diluted weighted-average shares due to
the non-GAAP net income reported.
Marvell Technology, Inc.
Outlook for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
Reconciliations from GAAP to Non-GAAP (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Outlook for Three Months Ended
August 3, 2024
GAAP net revenue
$1,250 +/- 5%
Special items:
—
Non-GAAP net revenue
$1,250 +/- 5%
GAAP gross margin
~ 46.2%
Special items:
Stock-based compensation
0.8 %
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
15.0 %
Non-GAAP gross margin
~ 62.0%
Total GAAP operating expenses
~ $688
Special items:
Stock-based compensation
149
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
84
Total non-GAAP operating expenses
~ $455
GAAP diluted loss per share
$(0.20) +/- $0.05
Special items:
Stock-based compensation
0.18
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
0.31
Non-GAAP diluted net income per share
$0.29 +/- $0.05
Quarterly Revenue Trend (Unaudited)
Our product solutions serve five large end markets where our technology is essential: (i) data center, (ii) enterprise networking, (iii) carrier infrastructure, (iv) consumer, and (v) automotive/industrial. These markets and their corresponding customer products and applications are noted in the table below:
End market
Customer products and applications
Data center
• Cloud and on-premise Artificial intelligence (AI) systems
• Cloud and on-premise ethernet switching
• Cloud and on-premise network-attached storage (NAS)
• Cloud and on-premise AI servers
• Cloud and on-premise general-purpose servers
• Cloud and on-premise storage area networks
• Cloud and on-premise storage systems
• Data center interconnect (DCI)
Enterprise networking
• Campus and small medium enterprise routers
• Campus and small medium enterprise ethernet switches
• Campus and small medium enterprise wireless access points (WAPs)
• Network appliances (firewalls, and load balancers)
• Workstations
Carrier infrastructure
• Broadband access systems
• Ethernet switches
• Optical transport systems
• Routers
• Wireless radio access network (RAN) systems
Consumer
• Broadband gateways and routers
• Gaming consoles
• Home data storage
• Home wireless access points (WAPs)
• Personal Computers (PCs)
• Printers
• Set-top boxes
Automotive/industrial
• Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)
• Autonomous vehicles (AV)
• In-vehicle networking
• Industrial ethernet switches
• United States military and government solutions
• Video surveillance
Quarterly Revenue Trend (Unaudited) (Continued)
Three Months Ended
% Change
Revenue by End Market
(In millions)
May 4,
2024
February 3,
2024
April 29,
2023
YoY
QoQ
Data center
$ 816.4
$ 765.3
$ 435.8
87 %
7 %
Enterprise networking
153.1
265.0
364.6
(58) %
(42) %
Carrier infrastructure
71.8
170.0
289.9
(75) %
(58) %
Consumer
42.0
143.9
142.1
(70) %
(71) %
Automotive/industrial
77.6
82.3
89.3
(13) %
(6) %
Total Net Revenue
$ 1,160.9
$ 1,426.5
$ 1,321.7
(12) %
(19) %
Three Months Ended
Revenue by End Market
% of Total
May 4,
2024
February 3,
2024
April 29,
2023
Data center
70 %
54 %
33 %
Enterprise networking
13 %
19 %
27 %
Carrier infrastructure
6 %
12 %
22 %
Consumer
4 %
10 %
11 %
Automotive/industrial
7 %
5 %
7 %
Total Net Revenue
100 %
100 %
100 %
For further information, contact:
Ashish Saran
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
408-222-0777
ir@marvell.com
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“Across Asia-Pacific, fibre is extending beyond homes and offices into rooms, devices, and machines. By working together, we can accelerate fibre innovation and adoption to build truly AI-ready infrastructure.”
— Ilham Nandana, Chair of the Market Intelligence Committee, Fiber Network Council APAC (FNCAP)
“We fixed it before you feel it! AIS is redefining premium home broadband by combining ultra-fast connectivity with AI-driven network intelligence and smart home ecosystem — delivering proactive, invisible service excellence that transforms connectivity into differentiated customer value and sustainable ARPU growth.”
— Thanit Chaiyaboonthanit, Head of Technology Department, Broadband Business, AIS
“Connecting the Unconnected: Affordable Broadband at Scale. Create equal access to global information and empower Indonesia’s digital society.”
— Shannedy Ong, CTO of Surge Indonesia
“Beyond Connectivity: Telkomsel is transforming into a true value creator. By leveraging our FBB market-leading footprint, we power growth through service excellence, customer loyalty, and a next-generation home ecosystem.”
— Stanislaus Susatyo, Director of Sales, Telkomsel Indonesia
“We stopped treating AI as an add-on feature. Instead, our approach at Globe starts with architecture, embedding intelligence into the very core of how we build, how we sell, and how we operate.
AI continuously monitors network health, customer behavior and service quality. Rather than waiting for failures, the system predicts degradation and initiates corrective actions. By maintaining minute-level awareness of network health, our systems automatically resolve 30% of all Wi-Fi issues without any human intervention.”
— Danny Theseira, Head of Broadband Business Group at Globe Telecom
“Huawei is driving the Optics-AI Synergy to foster their collaborative growth. Through AI-ON, operators could build an AI-centric all-optical target network and establish 1-5-20ms latency circles across the Asia Pacific region. AI-ON also supports efficient computing access and usage while delivering an ultimate network experience through gigabit/ultra-gigabit home broadband, accelerating the widespread adoption of AI services.”
— Kim Jin, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Optical Business Product Line, Huawei
“Connectivity is not just about technology. It is a lifeline, a platform for opportunity, and a driver of sustainable development. I believe the intersection of connectivity and artificial intelligence will shape the future of smarter, more resilient networks.”
— Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU
“Performance and user experience are the essential path to the next-generation WLAN. Based on standards and AI-driven innovation, let’s jointly explore the path to the future autonomous WLAN with all the stakeholders.”
— Dr. Crane H. Yang, Secretary-General, World WLAN Application Alliance (WAA)
“At the summit, NIDA and WBBA signed an MOU to accelerate next-generation network evolution and establish pioneering smart city benchmarks through the co-development of industry standards, the harmonization of global regulations, and the sharing of vertical industry insights.
NIDA focuses on advancing network architecture standards, while WBBA drives global consensus on broadband evolution. This natural strategic complementarity creates vast opportunities for future collaboration.”
— Joey Deng, Secretary-General of NIDA
“ION-2030 develops the global standard for next generation optical networks in the AI era. It provides exceptional AI application and service experience. The WBBA and ITU will jointly accelerate its development, and this is a unique opportunity for Asia-Pacific stakeholders to actively influence the future of optical broadband networks.”
— Dr. Marcus Brunner, Chief Expert Standardization, WBBA WG1 Chair and Vice-Chair of ETSI ISG F5G
“The transition into the AI era demands a high-quality, deterministic digital foundation. By releasing Net5.5G policy guidelines, Malaysia is accelerating the evolution of next-generation network standards based on IPv6, establishing an innovative infrastructure to unleash AI’s value and drive a prosperous digital economy for 2030.”
— Prof. Sureswaran Ramadass, Chair of APAC at IPv6 Council, Industry Partner of WBBA
“The digital economy is thriving across the Asia-Pacific region, with AI emerging as a core catalyst for intelligent transformation. China Mobile International (CMI) is driving regional growth by integrating China’s advanced AI capabilities with comprehensive communications, computing, and AI services. Moving forward, CMI will collaborate closely with industry partners to foster a shared, AI-driven future for the region.”
— Paul Lin, Managing Director of Commercial and Technology, Asia Pacific, China Mobile International
“Next-generation network infrastructure is the oxygen of the intelligent economy. By integrating cutting-edge 800G connectivity with quantum-safe security, HKT is laying the essential foundations to keep Hong Kong’s enterprises highly competitive, secure, and ready for the computing paradigm shifts of tomorrow.”
— Wilson Cheung, Vice President, Broadband Design & Cyber Security, HKT
“The evolution toward Net5.5G AI WAN is an important step in strengthening XLSMART’s transport network for the future. By progressively adopting AI-assisted operations, SRv6, SDN, service differentiation, and higher-capacity transport infrastructure, we are enhancing network intelligence, operational efficiency, and service resilience while supporting long-term sustainability. This transformation is a continuous journey that aligns with the industry’s vision of AI-native broadband networks. Through collaboration with our technology partners and the broader ecosystem, we will continue to develop capabilities that deliver better network performance and support Indonesia’s growing digital connectivity needs.”
— Regie Ginanjar, Head of Transport Autonomy & Orchestration, Transport Network Transformation, XLSMART
“For the AI era, Huawei upgrades the IP bearer network via security resilience, multi-dimensional awareness, and network autonomy. This empowers carriers to guarantee service experience, accelerate monetization, and enhance efficiency, ushering in a new chapter of intelligent connectivity.”
— Arthur Wang, Vice President of Data Communication Product Line, Huawei
A CONVERGING VIEW
Speakers agreed AI is shifting networks from connectivity to intelligent connectivity, as broadband, IP, computing and cross-border infrastructure converge to support innovation and coordination.
WBBA launched the AI-Net Certification, a global benchmark for national policy, industrial ecosystems and network intelligence. XLSmart was named first AI-Net Champion, and Indonesia was among the first with a certified operator, backed by its Net5.5G roadmap.
In another high-profile segment, WBBA Director General Martin Creaner presented the Gigacity Certification to KOMDIGI, SURGE, Telkomsel, AIS, TRUE, HKT and Globe, recognizing regional broadband pioneers.
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Laifen Expands U.S. Retail Footprint with Costco Launch of Best-Selling SE Hair Dryer
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Starting July 18, Costco Members Can Shop Laifen’s Award-Winning Hair Dryer in Select Warehouse Locations Across the U.S.
NEW YORK, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Laifen, ranked the world’s No.1 high-speed hair dryer brand, today announced the launch of its best-selling SE High-Speed Hair Dryer at select Costco warehouse locations, marking the brand’s largest U.S. retail expansion to date and bringing its award-winning haircare technology to Costco members across select U.S. markets.
The launch brings Laifen’s award-winning haircare technology to Costco, making it easier for consumers to experience the brand through one of the nation’s leading membership retailers. Laifen joins Costco’s growing portfolio of premium beauty and personal care brands. The initial rollout includes select Costco warehouse locations across the United States, with a strong presence across the Western U.S., including California, the Pacific Northwest and the Southwest.
Costco’s reputation for quality and its highly selective merchandising approach make this partnership especially meaningful. The Costco launch reflects Laifen’s continued expansion beyond direct-to-consumer channels as the brand accelerates its U.S. omnichannel retail strategy. “Costco represents an important milestone in our U.S. retail strategy,” said Romeo, General Manager of International Business of Laifen. “As more consumers seek salon-quality performance at an accessible price, we’re excited to make Laifen available through one of America’s most trusted retailers.”
Engineered to deliver professional-level performance in a sleek, lightweight design, the Laifen SE is powered by the brand’s proprietary high-speed brushless motor, delivering fast drying, reduced heat damage and smoother styling. An intelligent temperature control system continuously monitors airflow to help minimize frizz while protecting hair from excessive heat.
The Costco launch represents the next phase of Laifen’s U.S. retail expansion as the brand continues to grow beyond its direct-to-consumer and online channels. By expanding into one of the nation’s most trusted retailers, Laifen aims to broaden access to its category-disrupting haircare solutions while advancing its mission to bring more thoughtful design and everyday excellence into more homes.
The Laifen SE High-Speed Hair Dryer in White will be available at select Costco locations, while Costco.com shoppers will have access to additional color options including Purple and Pink, alongside the White model.
For more information on Laifen, please visit LaifenTech.com.
About Laifen:
Founded in 2019, Laifen is a global personal care technology brand combining high-performance engineering with modern design across hair care, oral care, and grooming categories. Ranked the world’s No. 1 high-speed hair dryer brand by Euromonitor International, Laifen first gained recognition for its self-developed 110,000 RPM high-speed brushless motor, the proprietary technology behind its award-winning hair dryers.
Building on this innovation, Laifen has expanded its portfolio to include electric toothbrushes and shavers, delivering premium technology and elevated everyday experiences to consumers worldwide. Today, Laifen products and accessories are used by over 22 million households across more than 60 countries, supported by more than 600 patents and recognized with over 50 international design and innovation awards. Driven by continuous technological breakthroughs, Laifen is committed to making cutting-edge personal care technology more accessible to consumers around the world.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (“Pillsbury”) was among many law firms targeted by sophisticated social engineering attempts in an incident last year. While the firm quickly detected and blocked the activity, an unauthorized actor was able to access some of the firm’s documents during a short window of time. Pillsbury notified any impacted clients last year and undertook a detailed process to review the accessed documents for personal information. Pillsbury then began notifying individuals whose personal information was affected. That process is now complete, and today, Pillsbury is publishing substitute notice as a final step.
For more information, please visit the substitute notice on our website at https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/breach-notice.html.
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